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  • Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park

    Sheer Nylon Darted Bra By Juel Park Date: c. 1960s Origin: USA Fabric: Nylon mesh Brand: Juel Park   A simple bra in a fine nylon mesh, with a single dart per…
  • Novelty Fig Leaf Pastie & Merkin Gift Set, 1962, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Novelty Fig Leaf Pastie & Merkin Gift Set

    Novelty Fig Leaf Pastie & Merkin Gift Set Date: c. 1962 Origin: United States Fabric: Plastic and wire Brand: The Leister Game Co.   A novelty gift set comprising of plastic and…
  • Lace 'Merry Widow' With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner, c. 1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lace ‘Merry Widow’ With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner

    Lace 'Merry Widow' With Front Zip & Padded Cups By Warner Date: c. 1961 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon, polyester and spandex Brand: Warner   In the late nineteenth century, New York…
  • Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller, c. 1960s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller

    Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rigby & Peller   A luxurious corselet that was likely custom made for a…
  • Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior, c. 1960s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior

    Ruffled Lace Trimmed Suspender Belt By Christian Dior Date: c. 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Christian Dior   This pull on suspender is made of a mix of firm stretch powernet,…
  • 'Little X' Nylon & Lycra Girdle By Silhouette, c. 1960s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Little X’ Nylon & Lycra Girdle By Silhouette

    'Little X' Nylon & Lycra Girdle By Silhouette Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon and lycra Brand: Silhouette   The 'Little X' girdle design was a particularly remarkable design for…
  • Cotton Sun Top By St. Michael, c. 1960s, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Cotton Sun Top By St. Michael

    Cotton Sun Top By St. Michael Date: c. 1960s Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Cotton Brand: St. Michael   This cotton sun top is not strictly a piece of underwear but the cut…
  • Nylon & Lace Gown With Satin Ribbon Sash, c.1960s, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Nylon & Lace Nightgown With Satin Ribbon Sash

    Nylon & Lace Gown With Satin Ribbon Sash Date: c. 1960s Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Unknown   A delicate nightgown in translucent nylon, with a pleated bustline, a satin ribbon…
  • "No Bra" Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form, 1964, USA. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    “No Bra” Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form

    "No Bra" Sheer Nylon Bra by Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form Date: 1965 Origin: United States Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rudi Gernreich for Exquisite Form   The 1950s bra design trend for a…
  • Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie, c. 1950s, France. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie

    Quilted Nylon Sling Bra By Rose Marie Date: c. late 1950s, early 1960s Origin: France Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rose Marie   A nylon sling-style bra, that offered a subtle lift and exposed…